12-05-2017, 09:03 PM
BluntForceTrauma Wrote:Fair enough. But I can't buy in to the concept until I fully understand WHY.John, I can't provide the info you seem to want. Perhaps Paul can tell you, since he has considerable knowledge in this area.
BluntForceTrauma Wrote:It's possible there was something flawed with the M16A1 rifles themselves, rather than the concept of being belt-less.It isn't unique to the M16A1. Offhand, I can't think of any army that equips the rifle squad with assault rifles only.
Everyone I know of has a squad auto, either mag-fed IAR or belt-fed LMG.
